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p.1 #1 · How to get a second shooting/assistant gig

How does one go about getting a second shooter gig? Any advice?

Jan 08, 2009 at 02:10 AM

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p.1 #2 · How to get a second shooting/assistant gig

yes. search this forum for "how does one go about getting a second shooter gig?"

Jan 08, 2009 at 02:24 AM

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p.1 #3 · How to get a second shooting/assistant gig

Miney, whats basically been said before (you'll find this in searching) is to look at your local photographers, find someone whose work you really admire, and give them a call. Most likely, you won't be 2nd shooting right away, but assisting (schlepping gear, being a light holder, etc). This isn't grunt work... pay attention to how the photographer poses the people, uses the existing light, where he has them (what's so special about that place), etc...

Jan 08, 2009 at 02:41 AM

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p.1 #4 · How to get a second shooting/assistant gig

I first started shooting weddings as a second after catching an ad posted on craigslist by a reputable wedding planner here in S.A.

Jan 08, 2009 at 03:06 AM

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p.1 #5 · How to get a second shooting/assistant gig

I did do a search, but didn't come up with much. The term I used was "second shooter"....

Jan 08, 2009 at 04:02 AM

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p.1 #6 · How to get a second shooting/assistant gig

Just email local photographers. I did, and after seeing my website the lady replied and said she was planning an intern program and I was at the top of her list

So soon I will be getting to carry gear and maybe take a couple pics

Jan 08, 2009 at 04:35 AM

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p.1 #7 · How to get a second shooting/assistant gig

Thanks babyjax14.

Jan 08, 2009 at 02:16 PM

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p.1 #8 · How to get a second shooting/assistant gig

mineymole wrote:
How does one go about getting a second shooter gig? Any advice?
Contact a few local photographers, take them out for beer/wings/lunch. Chat, keep in touch. Ask if they need a 3rd/assistant. Work a few gigs. Ask if they need a 2nd. Work more gigs.

Lather, rinse, repeat.

Jan 09, 2009 at 02:55 AM

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p.1 #9 · How to get a second shooting/assistant gig

mineymole wrote:
How does one go about getting a second shooter gig? Any advice?

Show up at my studio door (after having taken the assisting course offered by the local rental house) with enthusiasm, no odor and the good sense to not speak unless asked a direct question.

Sorry - I misread the question.

Jan 09, 2009 at 03:06 AM

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